WBJEE JECA 2026 Dates: Registration, Exam, Answer Key & Counselling Dates

Joint Entrance Examination for Master of Computer Applications 2026 ( WBJEE JECA )

Rashmi Karan
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 15:05 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

WBJEE JECA 2026 exam date is going to be released at https://wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca/. The WBJEE JECA 2026 will be conducted as an offline, pen-and-paper test tentatively in July 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check and stay updated with the WBJEE JECA dates so that they do not miss any important exam and admission-related events.
To participate in the entrance test, candidates must fill and submit the online WBJEE JECA application form. The official WBJEE JECA 2026 application form is expected to release in April 2026.
No applications will be accepted after the last date. The online application form correction facility will also open for the candidates. 
 

 

Table of contents
  • WB JECA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Dates - Highlights
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Exam Pattern
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Exam Centres
  • How to Fill the WBJEE JECA 2026 Application Form
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions

WB JECA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of WBJEE JECA 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Application Form

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Online Correction Window

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Model Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Answer Key Challenge

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26

WBJEE JECA 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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WBJEE JECA 2026 Dates - Highlights

  • WBJEE JECA Application Form Dates for 2026: WBJEE is going to release the JECA 2026 application form online in April 2026. Registered candidates can use the application form correction facility to edit or correct previously submitted info. 
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Admit Card Release Date: The official WBJEE JECA admit card will be released online. The JECA hall ticket includes information such as exam centre, date, time, and guidelines.
  • WBJEE JECA Exam Date 2026: WBJEE JECA 2026 will be conducted in July 2026 as a pen-and-paper test.  
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Answer Key Dates: Correct responses to the question paper will be released via the WBJEE JECA 2026 answer key. Candidates can calculate their probable scores using the answer key.
  • WBJEE JECA Result 2026: JECA 2026 result will be announced in August 2026.  
  • WBJEE JECA 2026 Counselling Dates: WBJEE JECA counselling 2026 will be conducted in September-October, 2026. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What documents are required for JECA physical reporting?
A: 

After paying the fee, you must report to the allotted college for document verification with the following:

  • JECA 2025 Rank Card and Admit Card
  • Class 10, 12, and Graduation mark sheets
  • Domicile Certificate and Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Seat Allocation ID.
Q:   Can I participate in JECA Round 2 if I wasn't allotted a seat in Round 1?
A: 

Yes. if you did not receive any allotment in JECA Round 1, you will automatically be considered for Round 2 based on your original choice needing no extra steps unless you skipped choice filling in Round 1, in which case you'd need to do fresh choices for Round 2.

Q:   When will the WBJEE JECA 2026 application form be released?
A: 

WBJEE JECA 2026 application forms will be released online on wbjeeb.nic.in. The dates for the availability of application form are expected in April 2026. 

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WBJEE JECA 2026 Exam Pattern

Please check the official WBJEE JECA 2026 Exam Pattern-

Particulars

Details

Examination Mode 

Offline i.e., Pen-and-Paper-Based Test

Duration

2 Hours

Medium of Exam

English

Subject

Undergraduate Level Computer Application 

Type of Questions

MCQs

Number of Questions

Category I - 80 Questions

Category II - 20 Questions

Additional Info on JECA Exam Pattern

The 100 questions are divided into two categories, each with a different marking scheme-

Category I 

  • Includes 80 questions
  • Each correct answer yields 1 mark
  • Incorrect answers lead to deduction of 1/4 mark (-0.25)
  • Only one option is correct

Category II 

  • Includes 80 questions
  • Each correct answer gives you 2 marks
  • No negative marking
  • One or more options may be correct. To get full marks, all correct options must be selected
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find the WBJEE JECA exam pattern?
A: 

WBJEE JECA exam pattern is available in the information bulletin released online at wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca. 

Pattern of Question Papers is as follows -

Category-I Each Q carries 1 mark (-ve marks = -1/4)

Category-II Each Q carries 2 marks (No -ve marks)

Total Number of Questions

Total Marks

No. of Q

No. of Q

 

 

80

20

100

120

All questions will be of Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) type, with four answer options and should be completed within 2 hours. The questions will be in English.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of WBJEE JECA?
A: 

As per the official marking scheme of WBJEE JECA, the candidates will be marked according to the category in which the question lies.

  • Category I: One mark will be awarded for the correct answer. For each wrong answer in Category I, 1/4th mark will be deducted.

  • Category II: Two marks will be awarded for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for Category II.

Q:   Is there negative marking in WBJEE JECA?
A: 

Yes. As per the official WBJEE JECA exam pattern, there is a negative marking for wrong answers. For Category I questions, 1/4th of the mark will be deducted for wrong answers. There is no negative marking for Category II questions. Because in Category I there is negative marking, the candidates should be cautious while giving answers.

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WBJEE JECA 2026 Exam Centres

Listed below are the updated WBJEE JECA Exam Centres - Districts, Zones, and Zone Codes 

District Zone Zone Code
Bankura Bankura 11
Cooch Behar Cooch Behar 15
Darjeeling Siliguri 18
Hooghly  Serampore 21
Howrah Howrah Maidan/Shibpur 22
Howrah Salkia/Bally/Uttarapara 23
Howrah Santragachi/Domjur  24
Howrah  Uluberia 25
Kolkata Central Kolkata (Moulali/ Beliaghata/ Narkel Danga/ Phool Bagan/ Kakurgachi/ Park Circus)  29
Kolkata North Kolkata (Shyam Bazar/ Bagh Bazar/ Girish Park/ Burra Bazar/ College Street/ Sealdah)  30
Kolkata Salt Lake/New Town (Salt Lake/ Lake Town/ New Town/ Rajar Hat)  31
Kolkata South Kolkata (Ballygaunge/ Minto Park/ Bhowanipore/ Tollygaunge/ Jadavpur)  32
Kolkata West Kolkata (Joka/ Behala/ Alipore/ Chetla/ Khidirpore/ Budge Budge)  33
Malda Malda 34
Murshidabad Berhampore 35
Nadia Kalyani 38
North 24 Parganas Barrackpur (Dum Dum Jn. to Barrackpur) 43
Paschim Burdwan Asansol 45
Paschim Burdwan Durgapur 46
Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur 48
Paschim Medinipur Medinipur 49
Purba Burdwan  Burdwan 50
Purba Medinipur  Haldia 52
South 24 Parganas  Garia/Sonarpur/Baruipur  55

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my allocated exam centre that is mentioned on the WBJEE JECA admit card?
A: 

No. you will not be permitted to request alteration of the allocated exam centre in the WBJEE JECA admit card. Once the exam centres are allocated, the authorities will not entertain any request for alteration. Hence, the applicants are requested to verify their preferred exam centres given in the WBJEE JECA application form thoroughly before filling the application form. Allocation of exam centres is given according to the preference of the applicants and availability at the centre.

Q:   Which ID proofs are accepted at the WBJEE JECA examination center?
A: 

When reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will be required to bring with them their WBJEE JECA hall ticket and one original proof of identity. 

One of the following proofs of identity can be submitted before the authorities at the centre - Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport/PAN Card/School ID or any Govt. authorized photo proof of identity. If the proof of identity is not submitted, the candidates will be prohibited from attempting the exam.

Q:   Where will they release the WBJEE JECA exam centres?
A: 

The WBJEE JECA test centres will be made available online. Cities where the entrance test will be held can be viewed through the WBJEE JECA test centres. The WBJEE JECA will be held in different centres located across different districts of West Bengal. While making the application, the applicants need to choose their desired test zones for the entrance test.

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How to Fill the WBJEE JECA 2026 Application Form

  • Visit wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca and click the registration link.
  • Fill your basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile no. and email address.
  • Create a secure password.
  • An application no. will be generated once the registration process is complete.
  • Fill details.
  • Choose the JECA Exam Cities in order of preference.
  • Upload your scanned passport-size photo, digital signature and left thumb impression as per official specifications.
  • Pay application fee online through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.
  • After paying the fee, download the WBJEE JECA application form, and print the confirmation details. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the WBJEE JECA application fee?
A: 

WBJEE JECA application fee is as follows - 

  • General category: INR 500. 

  • Third Gender/SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS category: INR 400 

Candidates can pay the JECA application fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI/QR code.

Q:   Which documents have to be kept ready before filling out the WBJEE JECA application form?
A: 

Important documents and information to be kept ready before filling WBJEE JECA application form are-

  • Class 10th and 12th marksheets

  • Graduation marksheet

  • Category certificate

  • Scanned passport-size photo, signature and left-hand thumb impression

  • Net banking/credit card/debit card details 

Q:   Will all the information be available for edits in the WBJEE JECA application form?
A: 

No. Not all the details will be available for corrections in the WBJEE JECA application form. The candidates won't be able to edit/correct their fundamental details, i.e., their name, father's name, mother's name, gender, domicile and date of birth using the WBJEE JECA application correction facility. Hence, the candidates are recommended to be attentive while submitting their fundamental details in the JECA application form.

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WBJEE JECA 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the WBJEE JECA 2025 application form last date?
A: 

The WBJEE JECA 2025 application form last date has not been announced yet. The candidates will be able to check the information regarding the last date for WBJEE JECA 2025 registrations online at wbjeeb.nic.in. All applications have to be submitted before the final date. The authorities will not accept registration requests after the final date. WBJEE JECA 2025 application form will be released online.

Q:   Will the final WBJEE JECA answer key be released?
A: 

Yes. The authorities will release the final WBJEE JECA answer key. After checking all of the objections that are submitted against the provisional key, the final answer key of WBJEE JECA will be prepared by the authorities. Candidates will be able to access the final WBJEE JECA answer key online at wbjeeb.nic.in. The authorities will refer to the final key while preparing the WBJEE JECA result.

Q:   When will WBJEE JECA 2025 seat allotment be announced?
A: 

WBJEE JECA 2025 seat allotment dates have not been announced. Candidates will be able to check their WBJEE JECA seat allotment result online at wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment result. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability. Separate seat allotment results will be declared for the different rounds of WBJEE JECA counselling.

Q:   Can I ask to change my allotted date for WBJEE JECA counselling?
A: 

No, the WBJEE JECA counselling dates are finalised by the exam authorities, and you are not permitted to ask for any changes. Applicants are recommended to go through and abide by the WBJEE JECA counselling dates, as delayed applications will not be made available. The authorities will carry out two sessions of WBJEE JECA counselling.

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No. Category II has no negative marking. If you mark an incorrect option or a combination that includes an incorrect option, you simply receive 0 marks for that question.

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Answered a week ago

The Kalyani University WBJEE JECA Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MCA course for various categories under the Home State quota. The Kalyani University MCA Cutoff 2025 was also published for admission for the General AI category as well. 

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To choose the most suitable college, consider the following-

  • Your JECA rank.
  • Check if the college offers specialisation you are interested in.
  • Focus on colleges with strong placement data. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

For WBJEE JECA, top colleges include Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, IEM Kolkata, Heritage Institute of Technology, and Kalyani Government Engineering College (KGEC).

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Calcutta University WBJEE JECA Cutoff 2026 is valid for admission to the MCA course for categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category quota, the cutoff was 102 for the MCA course admission for the General category candidates under the All India quota. The cutoff for the OBC and S

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Jadavpur University WBJEE JECA cutoff 2023 was released for all categories and rounds for the students belonging to the All India quota. The university accepts the WBJEE JECA cutoff ranks for admission to the MCA course. 

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